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With respect to your relationship with the landlord, most leases hold each tenant fully and independently liable to the landlord for all expenses associated with the rental unit. This type of liability is known as joint and several liability and gives the landlord the right to hold each of the tenants fully responsible for rent, utilities, damages, etc. regardless of which individual may be responsible.  \nWhile the lease agreement controls your relationship to the landlord, co-tenants can enter into agreements with one another that reflect their responsibility to each other during the lease agreement in a way that is different from the joint and several liability that will be imposed by the lease. Entering into a co-tenant agreement will not modify your liability to the landlord, but it will serve to document what your responsibilities are to each other.  \nIt is usually the intention of co-tenants to honor their agreements and live up to their obligations to their roommates when they begin a lease. However, situations arise, disagreements manifest, and people sometimes have difficulty meeting their financial obligations or choose not to do so. When that happens, co-tenants can greatly benefit from having a written agreement that accurately reflects their financial arrangements with each other.  \nAttached is a template that you can use to create your own co-tenant agreement. When drafting such a contract, you should consider the following:  \n- Rent – What is everyone’s share of the monthly/quarterly rent? Who is responsible for paying it to the landlord and when? How will late fees be paid?  \n- Utilities – What utilities are needed? Who will put them in their name? How will they be paid and in what proportion?  \n- Use of space – Who is assigned to what bedroom? How will common areas be shared?  \n- Chores – Who is responsible for cleaning and when?  \n- Food and household supplies – Will you share in the expenses associated with food, cleaning products, etc? If so, how will that be determined? Who will purchase these items and when?  \n- House rules – Are overnight guests permitted? What about long term guests or live-in boyfriends or girlfriends? If so, when and for how long? Other limitations on visitors? Parties? Are there designated quiet times?  \n- Security deposit – will the refund be distributed equally?  \n- Pets – First, what does your lease say? If they are permitted? Who is responsible for the pets and any damage that is caused?  \n- Assignment of lease obligation – if a tenant wants to break the lease, does he/she still pay rent or have an obligation to find a replacement? Do other tenants all have to approve the replacement?  \nBefore signing a lease with someone else, make sure that you know that person and that their lifestyle choices are consistent with your own and that you will be compatible living in the same location. Living with someone you don’t know well, or don’t know as well as you thought you did, can prove challenging. Commit to working through disagreements by being respectful, direct, and honest with one another. If you are unable to work through disputes, consider mediation. Mediation relies on the expertise of a third party to facilitate a productive conversation among the parties to assist them in resolving their differences. Mediation is available at the Center for Student Legal Services or through the Office of Ohio University’s Ombudsman.  \nThis template does not constitute legal advice, nor is it intended as a substitute for legal advice. Ohio University students with questions may contact the Center for Student Legal Services for an appointment.  \nSAMPLE CO-TENANT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE  \nThis agreement is made on   (date) by and among the following cotenants to a lease for   (address of rental property), which is effective from ___________________ to ___________________ ","cbCaivBKf48MfXV4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivBKf48MfXV4","pdf",504319,6,"English","# Co-Tenant Basics\n## Joint and Several Liability\n## Co-Tenant Agreement Purpose\n# Sample Co-Tenant Agreement Template\n## Agreement Details and Lease Term\n## Security Deposit and Damages\n## Rent Payment and Late Fees\n## Utilities Allocation\n## House Rules","[{\"question\":\"What does joint and several liability mean for co-tenants?\",\"answer\":\"Each tenant is fully and independently liable to the landlord for expenses related to the rental unit. 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